The Garmin Handheld GPS Colorado 400t Receiver
As with other high end electronic devices the Garmin Handheld GPS Colorado 400t features a touch screen that is a full 3 inches diagonally. Touch screen technology has enabled viewing screens to be more user friendly and at the same time be easy on your eyes.
The Garmin Handheld GPS Colorado 400t's touch screen is readable in direct sunlight as well as in the dark. The software interface of the Colorado 400t is user friendly for both the experienced and the beginning GPS user. The on screen guide gives the user plenty of help for flawless use with all it's functions. Most touch screens are not user friendly in direct sunlight like the Colorado 400t is.
The Garmin Handheld GPS Colorado 400t is encased in a ABS plastic case is pretty well waterproof as long as it is not submerged in water. Moisture can be a problem with electronic devices. This is not the case with the Colorado 400t due to it's moisture proof case.
The Colorado 400t comes preloaded with topographic maps of the USA. Also included are maps of national, state and local parks as well as lakes and way points. Your hiking and climbing adventures are practically limitless with the Colorado 400t. It also you to view the maps in a three dimensional view.
The points of interest have also been marked properly. With this feature, even the steepness of a hill can be accurately analyzed using the three dimensional technology of the unit. Wireless transfer of guidelines such as points of interest and Geocacheing files is also made possible. Not only does the Garmin handheld GPS receiver support Colorado users but also the Oregon GPS users also. Transferring data from one unit to the other can be accomplished just by touching the send button.
The Garmin Handheld GPS Colorado 400t is Geocaching friendly and is a great GPS unit for the sport. You are able to download Geocaching files without having to manually input them. All you need to do is download the files and then go geocaching. By being able to download the Geocaching files, entering files is now almost automatic. As Geocaching becomes more popular downloading Geocaching files is a great time saver that can be used for your outdoor adventure.
The Colorado 400t features a photo viewer that supports JPEG file format. It is a slim unit and is light weight making it easy to carry on a belt clip or in a pocket. With all the user friendly features the Garmin Handheld GPS Colorado 400t receiver is very easy to recommend for any outdoor activity.
With plug in SD cards usable in the Colorado 400t you can input most any geographic data as well as street maps for almost limitless navigation. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment for data safety. With the Colorado 400t your adventure potential is limited only by your imagination.